Broadcast Technicians Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $49,130 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $35,830
90th percentile $87,010
Employed locally 40
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,830
    25th
    $44,890
    50th (median)
    $49,130
    75th
    $70,760
    90th
    $87,010

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Broadcast Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,100
    District of Columbia $96,520
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $82,130
    New York $80,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,660
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,510

    Nearby metros — Broadcast Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,660
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $69,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,080
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $66,070
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $59,560

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,450
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other$60,420
    Public Relations Specialists$64,860
    Producers and Directors$70,310
    Coaches and Scouts$45,240
    Graphic Designers$47,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in New Orleans, LA is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in New Orleans, LA is 8.9% below the national median of $53,920. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Broadcast Technicians in New Orleans?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,830 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,890.